Military · non-commissioned member
Air Weapons Systems Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces
Tests, inspects and repairs aircraft air weapons systems, handles and stores explosives, and provides Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties for the Air Force.
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Read on forces.ca on 2026-10-06. Requirements change, so confirm with a recruiter.
- Entry
- non-commissioned member
- Environment
- Air Force
- Reserve (part-time)
- Offered, often by location and unit
- Minimum education
- The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Grade 10 General Math or Math 416 or CST 4 in Quebec.
- Initial training
- Basic Military Qualification (basic training) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Air Weapons Systems Technicians attend training at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario where they complete Common Core which includes common mechanical and aircraft servicing training over 8 weeks. After some time at a Squadron they will...
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Where does Air Weapons Systems Technician point?
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Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft InspectorsListed by the CAF as a related civilian job
The forces.ca page for Air Weapons Systems Technician lists "Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors" under Related Civilian Occupations. It does not state any civilian credit or licence.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansListed by the CAF as a related civilian job
The forces.ca page for Air Weapons Systems Technician lists "Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians" under Related Civilian Occupations. It does not state any civilian credit or licence.
Explosives and ammunition magazine SupervisorListed by the CAF as a related civilian job
The forces.ca page for Air Weapons Systems Technician lists "Explosives and ammunition magazine Supervisor" under Related Civilian Occupations. It does not state any civilian credit or licence.